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What happened on the beaches of Normandy, France June 6, 1944 (Operation Overlord, D-Day)?

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D-Day is a military term that referred to the start of the Battle of Normandy in France.

It was the first day of the Battle of Normandy

It was the day during World War II when Allied forces invaded northern France by landing on the beach in Normandy.

It was one of the greatest turning points of 20th century history.

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